Meet Danielle, better known as Dani to those who know her. Dani is a wife, mom, and an Emergency Room nurse here in Bloomington-Normal. She is 35 years old.

In November 2024, Dani was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive liver cancer called Fibrolamellar HCC. In December, Dani underwent a 9-hour surgery at Barnes Jewish Hospital, where she had half of her liver, several lymph nodes, and part of her diaphragm removed. Dani spent 5 months recovering from this surgery. In April 2025, she finally was able to return to her job in the Emergency Department. Unfortunately, at a follow-up visit that same month, Dani was told the cancer was back and she would need to start chemotherapy. Due to the rarity of this cancer, Dani will need to travel to The University of Chicago to receive chemotherapy, as it is not offered locally.

Due to the chemo and the affect it will have on her body, Dani is unable to work. As of right now, the plan is 12 weeks of chemotherapy, then repeat scans.

Dani has been and continues to courageously fight this battle with strength, faith, and determination like I have never seen.

This is where we, her friends, family, and community, can step in. Every donation, no matter the size, will go directly toward:

    •    Medical bills and treatment costs

    •    Travel costs to and from University of Chicago for chemotherapy

    •    Household expenses and utilities

Dani has given so much to others through her nursing career and her love. Now, it’s our turn to surround her with the same care and support she’s shown so many.

Please consider donating to help ease the financial stress on Dani and her family so she can focus fully on healing. If you cannot give, your prayers, shares, and words of encouragement mean the world.

Thank you for standing with Dani and her family in this fight. ❤️